BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday China will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the ROK on maintaining stability and preventing wars on the Korean Peninsula and promoting peace and talks.

Xi made the remarks while holding talks with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (ROK), who is paying a state visit to China from Dec 13 to 16.

China and the ROK have important common interests in maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, he said.